EDM 1464: Myerscough College Witton Park Centre

That this House is deeply concerned by the proposed closure of the Myerscough College Witton Park Centre in Blackburn; recognises the vital role the Centre plays in providing accessible further education and vocational training in land-based industries to young people across East Lancashire; notes that the closure would disproportionately impact students from disadvantaged backgrounds who rely on the Centre for local, affordable education and training opportunities; acknowledges the contribution of the Centre to local skills development, social mobility, and the wider economy; and calls on the Government to urgently engage with Myerscough College, Blackburn with Darwen Council, and other relevant stakeholders to explore all possible options to keep the Centre open and protect the future of high-quality land-based education in the region.